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TTRPG Question of the Day

Where do you get your ideas from?

Whether you're making a character or designing a campaign, ideas can come from anywhere. Some people get ideas from what they watch, while others' imaginations are sparked by music. Some read a good book with concepts that inspire them.

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Do you have a single creator in the TTRPG space that you follow?

I'm not talking about a show or full actual play. I'm asking about a singular individual within the space whose content you value. Do you follow them for entertainment? To learn? For a different perspective?

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What is the PCs current objective?

We're not talking about the overarching goal of the whole campaign, but rather the immediate task they're trying to achieve. Maybe it's just getting to the next town, finding the missing person, or breaking into that secure building.

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Do the PCs destabilize local power structures?

Often you'll hear of the effects the PCs have on the areas they operate in. They kick the Empire off a planet. A prince of a nearby city falls after deprived of allies. How much do the players disrupt & how exactly did they?

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Are the PCs well known?

Some games have a reputation score to help demonstrate how far word of the characters' exploits have traveled. Whether it's street cred to get better jobs or prestige to show whether you attract followers, this fame can lead to interesting RP.

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Can the bad guys in your campaign be saved?

In many games the enemies are an obstacle to be overcome through violence. Whether you're casting fireball on goblins or culling a Sabbat pack, they don't often walk away. Do you ever instead change the path they're taking?

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When it comes to combat do you prefer a single tough enemy or a bunch of weaker ones?

Sometimes you're fighting the supervillain in his base or your wading through a horde of goblins. Each can be challenging for different reasons. Which type of encounter do you prefer?

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What are the PCs trying to stop?

It can be said that most campaigns involve stopping something. Whether you're trying to stop the BBEG from enacting some kind of plan or maybe stopping some cataclysmic event, success depends on keeping it from happening. So what is it?

Not at all. Just curious what the community's experience has been. 😁

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Have you ever crowd funded a TTRPG?

Whether it's Kickstarter, Backer Kit, or any other platform, many games these days use crowd funding. Often this works as intended but sometimes it goes wrong. If you have backed a project before did it go well or not so much?

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Does party balance matter?

A lot of people (including myself) get hung up on the idea of "party balance" when it comes to TTRPGs. This probably happens most in D&D but it can definitely be encountered in other games as well. Is it a concern for you? Why or why not?

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Do you believe in luck when it comes to TTRPGs?

TTRPG players seem to often believe in being lucky or unlucky. Maybe there's that player who can never succeed in rolls or maybe one die always rolls well. What's the most lucky or unlucky thing you've seen at the table?

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Does your table make their rolls in the open?

This question is often directed at GMs but it applies to players too. Sometimes the GM rolls behind a screen & players roll in a dice tower or on their side of a computer screen. Other times every roll is seen by everyone.

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How do you feel about splitting the party?

This is such a common topic it has practically become a meme but is the concern real? Some say you shouldn't split the party cause it slows down the game, while others say it makes more tactical sense. What do you think & why?

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Which real world skill do you have that helps you the most in gaming?

Maybe you're very organized & it helps you keep great notes. Are you an author & crafting stories is easier for you? Do you have theatre training that helps with RP? What will helps the most & how?

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Which method of learning a new game works best for you?

Some people swear by reading the core rulebook cover to cover. Others like to go step by step through the character creation process. Many people find watching an actual play helpful. Which method do you use & why?

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Does your character have any regrets?

The path PCs walk through their lives are often filled with mistakes or missed opportunities. These regrets can explain their current desires, fears, or motivations. What's your PC's biggest regret? GMs, what about your villain?

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What would you character do after they retire?

The adventure is done. World saved or bad guy thwarted. What happens then? Is the quest never ending & they go till they die, or do they spend the rest of their days on an exotic beach? Maybe they become mentors?

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Is your character afraid of anything?

PCs are often played as being totally fearless, even in the face of death. However, having a character who is afraid of something, whether a tangible thing or loose concept, can be interesting. GMs, is your BBEG afraid of something?

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What is your one favorite mechanic from any TTRPG?

There are many games out there with interesting mechanics in them. Sometimes these little pieces of the rules can actually be the selling point of the entire game. Do you have a specific mechanic you love & if so, why?

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Do you ever consider the mental & emotional impact violence has on your PC?

In many TTRPGs violence is a given. Sections of the rules cover combat but what about it's other effects. Does your character sleep soundly or have nightmares? Do they compartmentalize to deal?

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How do you keep combat interesting?

In games featuring combat it can be hard to keep it engaging. Maybe the objectives are dull or the mechanics are repetitive. How do you keep it exciting? Do you add goals? Focus on the narrative impact? Or maybe try different tactics?

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Have you ever been disappointed by changes between editions of a TTRPG?

There's been a lot of discussion about changes between editions of D&D, but other games see these conversations as well. The WoD for example. What's a change, mechanical or narrative, you didn't like?

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How do you feel about alignment in D&D?

While mostly a thing of the past every now & again I'll see a strong opinion either completely for, or totally against, the use of alignment. Many tables ignored it, others paid lip service to it, while others strictly enforced it.

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Do you bring new characters into a campaign at the same power level as the others?

This question needs to be answered when a character dies or retires, or a new player joins. Does a starting level character lag behind existing ones? Does starting higher feel unfair?

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What type of energy damage is your favorite?

Obviously not every TTRPG has energy damage (or even combat), but for those that do there is often a variety. Superhero games have everything, from fire to electricity to acid, while D&D throws in necrotic & radiant damage.

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Do you prefer energy or projectile weapons in your sci-fi TTRPGs?

This conversation comes up a lot in the genre, with arguments that often hinge on the setting at hand. But this is a question of pure personal preference. Do you want the bang or do you prefer the zap?

We don't kink shame around these parts. Live your xenomorphic truth! 🤣

Hey you! Yeah, you. What's your creature type?

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Does magical healing leave scars?

This includes super science methods, such as injectable nanobots or some sort of high-tech med patch. The question is whether these methods of quickly recovering from injury leave reminders. How is it in your setting or at your table?